Careers

Design Specialist

Posted: Dec-21-2017Closing: Feb-23-2018

Position Summary

Design
and draft drawings of metal fabrication components for grain handling systems
by collaborating with Engineering, Sales and other departments as needed. Create
technical product development and coordinate release to production. Develop
strategies with the goal of maximizing Company profits while ensuring customer
satisfaction. Partner with GM and Sales support teams to provide technical
product support and identify new opportunities for product advancement and
market growth. Apply theory and
principles of mechanical engineering to engineer and design products based on
customer specifications and application. Review work performed by Drafters and
make recommendations for change. In
addition, will ensure that company operating and cost efficiencies are
obtained, quality and safety standards are achieved, and customer delivery
deadlines are met.

Determine product specifications; performs verification/maintenance and product management.
Make revisions to size, shape and arrangement of parts to create practical design drawings and participate in engineering and general design reviews as required.

Provide technical and non-technical support and services to customers regarding the use, operation, and maintenance of equipment.

Work closely with all departments to ensure drawings and bill of materials convey the correct information.

Responsible for employee and customer safety concerning all designed equipment that requires compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.

Utilizes drafting resources to create new tools to more efficiently carry out above mentioned tasks; including hardware and software design.

Keep all pertinent parties advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments.

Generate accurate bill of materials

Performs additional related duties as requested or required.

Skills and Competencies

Bachelor of Science Degree
in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience. Minimum 3-5 years of
experience in engineering, sales, product management and/or technical support.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and
other techniques for maximizing efficiency is desirable. Made2Manage or
other ERP system knowledge required. Must possess a well-rounded
knowledge of production processes and drawing interpretation utilizing
Solidworks and AutoCad.